3rd Circuit Uses Preponderance for Facebook Chat Admission
Preponderance of the Evidence for Facebook Chat Admission In an issue of first impression, the 3rd Circuit provided an analysis for authentication and admission of social media evidence. The authentication standard is preponderance of the evidence. The case is US v. Browne (opinion filed August 25, 2016.) Background The case involves Tony Jefferson Browne, who used […]
Going Back in Time on Street View
Seeing Back in Time with Google Street View Ever wondered what a location looked like a year, or even 5 years ago? Google Street View can help you out. Let me show you how it works. Find Your Address My firm, Lowenthal & Abrams, is located at 555 E. City Avenue in Bala Cynwyd. I’ll use […]
How I Preserve Social Media Evidence
Preserving Social Media Evidence I recorded this video for the PBA Solo and Small Firm Practice Section Conference. I am sharing it because I thought people might like to know how I go through the process of preserving social media evidence.
What happens when you need to break your lease?
Landlord Tenant Law and Breaking a Lease In the past two weeks I have had two questions about what happens when you need to break your lease. I know this is a common issue, so I thought I would take a moment and write a quick post about it. You Have to Pay Your Rent […]
What Does Today’s DOMA Decision Mean for Gay Couples?
Where Do Gay Married Couples Have Federal Benefits After DOMA? The funny thing about the DOMA opinion, otherwise known as US. v. Windsor, is for as important a decision it is, it all started as a tax case. Windsor married her partner of 40 years in Canada. New York passed gay marriage, so their marriage […]
Notification of Recording
States with Two Party Recording Notification Requirements The post I wrote about requiring notification if you are recording someone gets a lot of attention. I have received several calls about it since I wrote the post back in 2011, normally from people seeking clarification or advice. Last night I got a call from a reporter […]
The Importance of Ethical Reviews for Law Firm Marketing
Reviews are Extremely Important – But Don’t Forget, They Must be Ethical Reviews I can always tell the next trend in law firm marketing by the phone calls and emails I receive from salespeople. Fortunately, I always seem to be ahead of the trend, so I am never surprised when the calls start. But sometimes, […]
The move out inspection and security deposits in Pennsylvania
Today, I am going to talk about the return of your security deposit here in Pennsylvania. I am going to be specific to Pennsylvania because that is the law I know. Various states have various levels of protection. Also, please remember, this isn’t legal advice, just basic information. Tenant or landlord, if you run into […]